Career Opportunities
Looking to join us? Read on to find out more about career opportunities with The House & Building Wash Company.
Who Are We?
We are a medium-sized, Kiwi-owned exterior cleaning company. We have been operating for 27 years and have cleaned over 80,000 homes and buildings to date. With the help of our strong client base, up to 80% of our work is either repeat or referral. We operate across all of Auckland, from Omaha to Pukekohe.
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We are the largest specialist property wash company in Auckland and are experiencing ongoing growth. We have our own offices and workshop where we service our wash trucks and service/build our own power washing equipment.
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The House & Building Wash Company washes the exteriors of residential homes, commercial buildings, and body corporate apartment blocks and townhouse complexes, as well as roods, pathways, fences, decks, and exterior windows. Our team is also trained to apply treatments to roofs for the prevention of moss, mould, and lichen growth and onto building exteriors to deter spiders.
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We are a cheerful, friendly, motivated bunch who believe in playing the long-term game by looking after both our staff and our clients and taking pride in our work.
Available Positions
Senior Power Wash Technician
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What Are We Looking For?
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Previous experience with power washing is essential.
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Certification in Working at Heights and Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs) is advantageous.
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Experience in managing traffic and running large commercial jobs is a plus.
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Be someone who enjoys physical work outdoors (in all weather);
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Be physically fit and agile;
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Be self-disciplined;
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Have a current full and unrestricted driver's licence for manual-transmission cars;
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Be able to pass a police background check along with regular ongoing random drug and alcohol tests;
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Be prepared to work every second Saturday in spring and early summer.
Employee Pay & Benefits
Senior/Qualified Technicians can earn up to $85,000 per year including bonuses as employees (not contractors) plus the use of a company vehicle to take home. Additionally, if you are not already qualified in these areas, we will put you through formal training and certification for height and safety, EWP use, exterior pest control, and other areas essential for the profession.
The Fun Stuff
We work hard and have an active social club. The team has enjoyed:
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Dinner;
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Movies;
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Ten-pin bowling;
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Sharing a few cold ones over a pool table;
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Attempting archery;
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Wine tasting at vineyards on Waiheke island;
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Go-cart racing;
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Cheering on the All Blacks at Eden Park;
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Shooting each other with paint balls.
If you have the necessary attitude and ability, email your CV to service@housewash.co.nz.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Application Questions
Your application should answer the following questions:
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How many years' experience do you have as a power wash technician?
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Do you have the right to work in New Zealand (i.e., hold residency or a valid NZ work visa)?
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Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
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How would you rate your English language skills?
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Do you have professional high-pressure water blasting experience?
Internal Sales Person
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What Are We Looking For?
An in-house salesperson (inbound and outbound telesales) to join the team based in our Whangaparaoa office. You must:
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Be fluent in English, articulate, and have an excellent phone manner;
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Possess a bubbly and outgoing personality while still being resilient and driven;
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Be a goal-setter;
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Be reliable and turn up to work every work day;
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Be motivated and able to work unsupervised;
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Preferably live on or near the Hibiscus Coast;
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Possess NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Career advancement opportunities are available for the right candidate. Sales and/or management experience is advantageous.
Hours of Work
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., plus rostering for every third or fourth Saturday from September to December.
What We Offer
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Base rate plus commission/bonuses; $70,000−$80,000 per year (depending on experience).
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Full training on our products/services and in-house systems.
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Low-cost mechanical services for your car (we have a full-time in-house mechanical workshop).
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One free house wash per year.
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A supportive, cheerful, and motivated team environment.
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A vibrant, growing, and successful company atmosphere.
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Commercial, residential, and management career advancement opportunities.
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you—email your CV to service@housewash.co.nz.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Application Questions
Your application should answer the following questions:​
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Do you have the right to work in New Zealand (i.e., hold residency or a valid NZ work visa)?
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How many years' experience do you have in an internal sales role?
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How would you rate your English language skills?